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A draft World Social Summit Political Declaration agreed by UN General Assembly members states on 9 September mentions c...
25/09/2025

A draft World Social Summit Political Declaration agreed by UN General Assembly members states on 9 September mentions co-operatives, recognising the role they can play in driving progress on sustainable development.

A draft World Social Summit Political Declaration agreed by UN General Assembly members states on 9 September mentions co-operatives.

Scotmid Co-op has reported turnover of £213m for the half-year to 16 July, with a trading profit of £112,000. It says th...
25/09/2025

Scotmid Co-op has reported turnover of £213m for the half-year to 16 July, with a trading profit of £112,000. It says the results come “despite facing one of its most challenging trading periods in recent memory”, with April’s cyber-attack on the Co-op Group disrupting supply chains and stock availability for Scotmid and other independent retail societies.

Scotmid Co-op has reported turnover of £213m for the half-year to 16 July, with a trading profit of £112,000.

The Co-op Group has reported a half-year underlying pre-tax loss of £75m, with at least £206m in lost sales, after its I...
25/09/2025

The Co-op Group has reported a half-year underlying pre-tax loss of £75m, with at least £206m in lost sales, after its IT networks were struck by hackers in April.

The Co-op Group has reported a half-year underlying pre-tax loss of £75m after its IT networks were struck by hackers in April.

Stronger support for is needed so they can help get agenda back on track, says UN secretary general International...
24/09/2025

Stronger support for is needed so they can help get agenda back on track, says UN secretary general

International Cooperative Alliance UN Secretary-General & Universal President, Antonio Guterres UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres News Group 2023

The UN Cooperatives in Social Development report calls for urgent action to help the sector get the sustainable development agenda on track

East of England Co-op announces £115k in community grants
24/09/2025

East of England Co-op announces £115k in community grants



East of England Co-op hands grants to causes including Hope After Su***de Loss, Cam Sight and Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

Channel Islands Co-operative hails growth in turnover at half-year meeting and partners with Lobyco on new member app ...
24/09/2025

Channel Islands Co-operative hails growth in turnover at half-year meeting and partners with Lobyco on new member app

Growth in half-year results, rule change on membership shares and new membership app at Channel Islands Co-op

UK : Lincolnshire Co-op refreshes 31 sites after £4m investment
24/09/2025

UK : Lincolnshire Co-op refreshes 31 sites after £4m investment

Lincolnshire Co-op has updated members on progress of its cyclical refresh programme, which launched a year ago.

'10 clear and practical actions that would help grow in an inclusive, sustainable way' development agency Cwmpas issu...
23/09/2025

'10 clear and practical actions that would help grow in an inclusive, sustainable way'

development agency Cwmpas issues its policy wishlist for next Welsh government ahead of May's election

Co-op agency Cwmpas lists '10 clear and practical actions that would help Wales grow in an inclusive, sustainable way'

Figures from Cooperative Business New Zealand in its latest sector report show the country's and are more resilient ...
23/09/2025

Figures from Cooperative Business New Zealand in its latest sector report show the country's and are more resilient than other businesses, boosting prosperity and productivity

Figures from Cooperative Business New Zealand show co-ops are more resilient than other businesses, boosting prosperity and productivity

Combined revenue of £179.2bn, more than 1.5 million people employed: Highlights from the annual report Co-operative and...
23/09/2025

Combined revenue of £179.2bn, more than 1.5 million people employed: Highlights from the annual report Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report from Co-operatives UK

“These figures demonstrate the growing strength of the mutual movement within the economy. Co-operative businesses make an outsized economic contribution, are more resilient and better represent society in the boardroom and within executive teams,” says CEO Rose Marley.

New figures published today (Tuesday 23 September) have revealed a record-breaking year for the UK’s co-operative and mutual economy. The Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report 2025, produced by Co-operatives UK, reveals that more than 10,000 co-operatives and mutuals have generated

David J Thompson has dedicated his life to the movement – particularly in the US, where he has been a powerful advocat...
22/09/2025

David J Thompson has dedicated his life to the movement – particularly in the US, where he has been a powerful advocate for housing , helped create the National Coop Bank and tied it all in with his support for civil rights. He's also been a firm friend and regular contributor to Co-op News.

His work has seen him amass a valuable archive of books and co-op memorabilia since the late 1970s - which he is now looking to donate to a suitable owner.

David J Thompson has been gathering books and co-op memorabilia since the late 1970s – and is now looking to pass on his historic collection

What can we learn the successes and failures of in the past? A new study of a pioneering 19th century created by Wel...
22/09/2025

What can we learn the successes and failures of in the past? A new study of a pioneering 19th century created by Welsh migrants to Patagonia, written by Mirta Vuotto and published by Intercoop

Co-op News reviews a history of a pioneering co-operative formed by 19th century Welsh settlers in Patagonia

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